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• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:50:42 -0700
  ...have used it numerous times with no problems. > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:55:10 -0700
  ...a CCW rotating engine mounted on LH of vehicle, > transaxle on RH, would spin the wheels forward in either fore or aft > position. > > > > > in...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 19:18:32 -0700
  ...not 17 > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 12:32:44 +0100
  ...Looked like Vanagon transaxles. Exhausts > cobbled-up from Porsche pieces. There was a big collection of dead insects on > the windshield. These guys were...
• Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:55:45 -0600
  ...2 ti 300 >is about right these days. >Daryl of AA Transaxle >(425) 788-4070 >aatransaxle.com >86 Syncro Westy >Zetec in the trunk...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:35:32 -0400
  ...I know about German transaxle and their valve body dyno. My other choice on this project was to buy one of their trannys. Now...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 11:36:42 -0800
  ...I don’t >> really want to go any knobbier if I can help it. >> >> Steve. >> >>> David Boan wrote: >> >>> I had my transaxle rebuilt a...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:58:54 -0800
  ...oil worked > inside the locks is a must.. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of old technology" > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:54:10 -0700
  ...Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective) > Chris Shoesmith wrote: > > > My main concern about the transaxle vendor in question is, why isn't he > > defending...
• Re: Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:46:34 -0800
  ...they tried to steal it) With the huge variety of Volkswagen transaxles out there, I am surprised that I have never heard of an...
• Re: Craiglist Find -- 85 VW Vanagon GL W/ Subaru 6 Conversion - $12500 (Decat...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:09:22 -0400
  ...It's got a rebuild transaxle. Easily worth the price, IMHO. Cheers, Harry On 10/15/2013 11:52 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote...
• Re: why "constant" velocity joints?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:37:03 -0700
  ...are they called "constant" velocity joints, anyway? What is constant about the velocity, as they spin at the same varying speeds of the transaxle?
• Re: Bearing load on reverse driven transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 19:51:56 -0600
  ...I do a lot of the Type I style transaxles >and do not see any unusual wear patterns on the ring gear >or pinion...
• Re: '85 1.9 manual shift
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:53:40 -0400
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:21:55 -0700
  ...Locking differential > It was an option on syncros, and German Transaxles in Bend, OR, will also > install a front diff lock on the syncro...
• Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 4 Aug 2019 21:33:50 -0400
  ...One thing I did was to have the transaxle rebuilt at German Transaxle, and with the extra HP I went with a higher ratio...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 23 May 2012 23:44:50 -0400
  ...off > or > its losing spark for a bit. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > 86 Syncro...
• Re: broke down in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:28:48 -0500
  ...love our little world and its little helpers.. > > > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > > 425-788-4070 > > "On the cutting edge of Old technology" > > 86 Syncro...
• using reverse running transaxles,quattro 5 speed and rear diff
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 23:16:51 EST
  While we are on the subject, what are the possibilities of using the quattro 5 speed and the rear differential and install it in...
• Re: Transmission shifting problems, now a big problem
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:51:36 -0500
  ...I've got to get a webpage and FAQ list > up and running sometime before the next millennium! > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA
• My Trans problem fixed! :-)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Jun 1999 08:13:36 -0700
  I picked up my '88 Westy from AutoSpiel in Victoria yesterday, who did a rebuild on the transaxle. Total cost came to $1100 CDN...
• Rear Wheel Bearings again.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 21:58:20 GMT
  ...I would also have to remove the drive shaft from the transaxle in order to get the clearance needed to separate the drive shaft...
• Draining and Filling cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:15:54 -0400
  Before I went on vacation, I replaced the clutch, heater hoses and the large rubber radiator hose that crosses over the transaxle and connects...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:52:01 -0700
  ...Coincidentally I spent a long time talking to Daryl Christensen at AA Transaxle about this very subject yesterday. It would have to come down...
• Re: 1986 2.1L carburated 5 speed vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:45:02 -0800
  Cool van! Can you tell us what the model number of the transaxle is Ben? Thanks On 1/29/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:16:03 -0500
  ...verizon.net> wrote: >> >> > Careful how you use that space above the transaxle. It could cause a >> > space restriction should you decide to remove the...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - ToddB
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:16:38 -0700
  ...Shouldn't be the transaxle (<4y.o. Daryl special), but what about something with the rear axles? Any ideas? Todd 91 Orly Weekender - 2...
• Re: slipping out of 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 17:32:38 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
• Re: Suburu/Golf or a transverse engine anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 21:00:33 +1200
  ...Why a "normal" (you mean live?) axle? A midengine job could use the existing IRS. >If possible any ideas which engine/transaxle might work...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:28:21 -0700
  The DK does seem to have a highish first to me. And for sure .. the 'half-a-granny' 1st gear of the 5 speed...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:52:08 -0700
  ...It won't be an entirely direct comparison because I've swapped transaxles as well but it should be fairly representative. Jake On Thu...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:47:58 -0700
  ...Don't do it Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott...
• Re: Rebuild specialists: speculation
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:53:30 -0800
  ...one, due to familirarity with the beast... .02$ Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle...
• Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Vendor Commentary
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:40:37 -0800
  ...my .02 worth Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com...
• Re: 5 Speed Tranny or taller 4th???
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 09:11:33 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site) From...
• Re: Automatic tranny rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:26:05 -0800
  ...Seal > is blown and ATF is mixing in transaxle with gear oil. COnsidering the > mileage > on the tranny, should I rebuild the tranny since...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:50:42 -0700
  ...Price a new motor, rebuilt transaxle, COMPLETELY new suspension, windows-out paint job, etcetera and they begin to look like very fair prices indeed...
• Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:10:39 -0700
  ...the issue? Do I rip > > out > > the dash, or drop the transaxle (again)? > > > > Grazzi, > > -R > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:11:38 -0800
  ...Hope to get Daryl > at AA Transaxle to do the deed. > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http...
• LiMBO want ads ... for sale:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Dec 95 13:59:49 CST
  ...fibreglas & canvas for poptop, transaxle, steering box, front axle beam, sliding door. call or write Brian at (work) (703) 777-1111, (home) (703) 771...
• Re: Buying a Van - New Question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:06:39 -0700
  ...I know to look to see if the > transaxle (or is it a transmission in these?) is from a later model > cause the diesel...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:47:38 -0800
  ...the expensive FAS/Van Café heat sink ($300, approved by > German Transaxle), > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1717_1011/automatic-transmission...
• Re: Trans upshift
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 17:02:16 -0700
  he's talking about removing some weight from the governor weighs on the side of the automatic transaxle. that round cover on the left...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:25:08 -0800
  ...my own fnt and rear locker LSD's Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of old technology" -----Original Message...
• Re: Engine conversion help sought
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:06:18 -0400
  ...4-speed Standard Transaxle > Mileage: 79,000 miles > Emissions: OBD 2 > VIN: WV2ZB0255LG062064 > > Misc Data: Inline 4 conversion > Symptoms: Excessive Emissions > Occurs: Always > More...
• Re: $29,850 Now...Re: Vanagon Camper now at $26,600.00 On E-bay
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 12:16:33 -0700
  ...new 16 inch rims and performance tires new radiator new German Transaxle rebuilt trans. with new pinion gear set and Weddle highway 4th gear...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:21:07 -0700
  ...That's a 5 speed, ( or even 6 speed ) subaru transaxle with a reversed Ring & Pinion installed in it. There are a few vanagons...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:43:36 -0400
  ...rub for ovaling) you can get a reconditioned unit from German Transaxle. On Dec 4, 2013 9:16 PM, "thewestyman" <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 19:21:34 +0000
  ...They use Pennzoil 75w-90 GL5 synthetic in the front diff, and transaxle. Not too sure about this, though. I checked in Bently, and...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:01:21 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geza Polony" <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday...
• Re: The Metric Dollar - LVC
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:50:14 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "VW Doka" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:24:09 -0700
  ...Most or all of the mainstream conversions can be used with the Vanagon automatic transaxle but if the OP has an automatic transaxle, more...
• Re: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:16 -0700
  ...Premium performance Gear oil 80W-85W090 which meets is GL-4, GL-5 and GL-3 and German transaxle pretty much insists on Ultra...
• Re: How much should parts cost?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:00:21 -0700
  ...Always said to me that the labor pays the help and the > parts pays the bills. > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:41:07 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: rebuilt tranny slipping out of 4th gear-revisited
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 23:30:38 EDT
  ...Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Bullet Proof Trans-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 22:59:34 EST
  ...monkey job because they offered the lowest price. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948 PS- Ain't no such thing as...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:57:13 -0700
  ...I received my freshly rebuilt waterboxer > > trans (from Daryl at AA Transaxle)with diesel bellhousing and input shaft and > > proceeded to install. I did...
• Re: need a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:08:51 -0500
  ...good luck > Daryl of AA Transaxle > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) > 1-877-377-0773 toll free > 425-788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Fri, 20 May 2005 21:01:19 -0400
  ...I am going to talk to a loal guy at aa >transaxle about a new transmission and will likely stay away from the bigger...